Baked Salmon with Coconut Rice

caitlinbrae — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:45:51 +0000

This baked salmon recipe is going to become your new favorite dinner! It uses minimal ingredients making it super easy to whip up. It’s paired with coconut rice, edamame, and Japanese BBQ sauce.

Baked salmon with coconut rice

Since it can be made pretty quickly, baked salmon makes the best weeknight dinner! Simply season the salmon, bake it in the oven, and bam you can have dinner in under 30 minutes. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with protein and healthy fats.

Salmon is also a very mild fish which makes it very versatile. Because of that, it can be made for the whole family! This baked salmon delivers tender and juicy salmon with a slight crisp. And when it’s paired with coconut rice + edamame + Japanese BBQ = drool worthy.

Below you will find the ingredients needed to whip up this recipe.

Easy baked salmon recipe ingredients

For this recipe, we will be working with 7 main ingredients.

Grab fresh or frozen salmon. But fresh works best!

Seafood seasoning, or your favorite seafood blend

White rice, jasmine or basmati

Canned coconut milk, full fat

Chicken Broth, or chicken bone broth

One bag of frozen edamame

Lastly, Japanese BBQ sauce (or favorite teriyaki sauce) make sure to use Japanese BBQ sauce and not regular bbq sauce. Japanese bbq sauce is made from soy sauce and a wide variety of spices.

Why you’ll love this easy salmon recipe

The combination of salmon, coconut rice, edamame, and Japanese BBQ sauce is truly amazing.

It’s packed with protein.

Seasoned salmon with veggies and rice is a family friendly meal.

Also, it can be made in under 30 minutes.

This recipe also makes a great meal prep dinner. Make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Benefits of salmon

Salmon is loaded many vitamins and nutrients! Here are a few quick benefits below.

It’s loaded with protein
A great source of vitamin b12
It’s low in saturated fats
It has nutrients like iron and potassium
Additionally, one 4 ounce serving is around 200 calories

How to make baked salmon

Baked salmon is very simple to make. Preheat your oven, grab your spices, and bam you’ll have baked salmon in no time. Follow the few simple steps below!

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season salmon with all purpose seafood seasoning.
Bake anywhere from 10-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees. Make sure you insert the probe in the thickest part of the salmon.

How to make coconut rice

Since we are serving the salmon with rice, I have outlined how to make it below. Now if you’re wondering if coconut rice is easy to make, the answer is yes! Just follow the 4 simple steps below. Or you can find the full recipe here!

STEP 1

Firstly, add the coconut milk and chicken broth in a medium pot on the stove over medium heat.

STEP 2

Secondly, bring the liquid to a boil and add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low.

STEP 3

Thirdly, let the rice continue to simmer. Continue to let the rice simmer, stirring a couple times every minute.

STEP 4

After 10 minutes you will notice that most of the liquid will have evaporated or been absorbed. Continue to stir for another minute or two or until the rice reaches a consistency of your liking. The whole process will take 11-14 minutes.

How to make this whole recipe

This whole recipe has 4 main steps and they are outlined below!

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the salmon and season the salmon with all purpose seafood seasoning or seafood seasoning of choice. Cook salmon in the oven at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Meanwhile, make the coconut rice. Over medium heat, add the coconut milk and chicken broth in a medium pot. Bring the liquid to a boil and add in the rice. Lower the heat to medium/low. Let the rice continue at a strong simmer. Continue to let the rice simmer, stirring a couple times every minute. Cook for 10 minutes total or until the rice reaches a consistency of your liking.

Heat the edamame. Heat the edamame in the microwave or on the stove.

Assemble. Grab 4 bowls, add a large spoonful of coconut rice to each, add the heated edamame, a serving of salmon, and top it with a drizzle of Japanese BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Japanese BBQ sauce

If you’re wondering what Japanese BBQ sauce is, look no further (and if I must note, don’t get it confused with regular BBQ sauce lol). Japanese BBQ sauce is made from a mixture of soy sauce and seasonings. It has a similar consistency to regular BBQ sauce and is closer in taste to a teriyaki sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Is salmon good for you?

Yes! Salmon is loaded with protein, healthy fats, and is a great source of potassium. Also, it has a good source of vitamin B12.

How to bake salmon?

Baking salmon is very simple. Preheat your oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, season the salmon, and bake it at 400 degrees.

How long to bake salmon at 400 degrees?

Salmon times vary depending on the thickness of the salmon. Typically, it can take between 10-20 minutes (usually closer to 20 minutes for a thicker piece of salmon). You want the internal temperature to reach 145 degrees.

Is salmon good with vegetables?

Salmon pairs perfectly with vegetables, hence the edamame in this recipe. Feel free to omit the edamame and use broccoli or zucchini instead!

How to store cooked salmon?

If stored properly, baked salmon will last for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Other easy dinner recipes you’ll love

If you love this salmon and coconut rice, definitely give these other recipes a try.

Healthy Street Corn Pasta Salad

Greek Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Orzo

One Pot Mac and Cheese

Coconut Rice Recipe

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